Loving God, we cannot comprehend the mystery of your self-giving love. We embrace it in humble gratitude. In our feeble way, we yearn to love you and love our neighbour as ourselves.
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Introduction
What does the chapter show us about Jesus?
A. THE JESUS WHO WOULD REBUKE GRAVELY
B. THE JESUS WHO WOULD RESTORE GENTLY
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Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 24:1-51
Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win(BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
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Introduction
An extended Kingdom Lament
1. Hypokrites – noun, is a term used to describe stage actors. Pretending, acting a part.
2. What tone do you hear in Jesus’ words?
3. Ouai – the anti-makarios
4. Woes summarised in the first 12 verses, where we learn two key aspects for faithful living in Jesus’ lament.
A. KEEPING TRUE TO THE KINGDOM WAY
1. Inconsistency in evaluating standards of holiness dishonours God (don’t do what they do)
2. False piety offends God. Religion can emphasise holiness in the details while missing more critical matters of holiness.
B. KEEPING TRUST WITH THE KINGDOM’S KING
1. Exalting self above Christ dishonors God (rabbi, father, teacher)
Conclusion
An earnest Kingdom Longing
1. Jesus weeps over our waywardness.
2. Jesus longs for our return. He goes to the cross for it.
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Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 24:1-51
Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win(BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
Introduction
3 reasons to skip Matthew 23 …
Yet Matthew 23 applies to all of us!
Heed the three calls in Matthew 23:
A. SHUN HYPOCRISY! (vv. 2–7)
B. WALK HUMBLY! (vv. 8–12)
C. FEEL GOD’S HEART (vv. 37-39)
Conclusion
Would we repent and return?
Sunday Worship Songs at cefc.ch/sws
Next Week’s Topic: Matthew 24:1-51
Next Week’s Speaker(s): Ps Lee Da-Win(BPJ), Ps Benjamin Sun (WDL) & Rev Sandra Chi (East)
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What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?
What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.
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